Murder conviction quashed and replaced with manslaughter conviction following appeal and re-trial

31 July 2014

A Manchester man, originally convicted of murder in 2010, has this week been convicted of the lesser charge of manslaughter following the re-trial at Manchester Crown Court.

Kevin Wilhelm and Anthony Ellis were accused of murdering 18-year-old John Muldowney by stabbing in June 2010 and both were convicted of murder at the first trial. Their murder convictions were quashed in late 2013 by the Court of Appeal and a re-trial ordered.

Mr Ellis, represented by Garden Court North Chambers’ Nina Grahame (instructed by Mary Monson Solicitors), was convicted of manslaughter at the re-trial. His co-defendant, Mr Wilhelm, was again convicted of murder.

Chambers news

Chambers news

Rosalind Burgin and Bethany Currie’s clients acquitted at trial following protest action

Garden Court North’s Rosalind Burgin and Bethany Currie have secured acquittals for three protest defendants.

Chambers news

Ministry of Housing’s draft guidance on Awaab’s Law an “important and long-overdue step towards protecting tenants”

The UK Government’s Ministry of Housing published draft guidance for social landlords on Awaab’s Law, due to come into force in October 2025.

Chambers news

The Legal 500 Bar Awards 2025: Garden Court North Chambers nominated for Set Outside London of the Year

Garden Court North Chambers has been shortlisted as Set Outside London of the Year for The Legal 500 Bar Awards 2025.

Chambers news

167 cross-party MPs and Lords sign letter calling for an undiluted Hillsborough Law

138 MPs and 29 Lords have signed a letter calling for the UK Government to deliver a full and undiluted ‘Hillsborough Law’.

Sign up to our mailing list

Our mailing list is dedicated to professionals with an interest in our work.

Sign up